General items

Chair Capellini stated that this item was discussed at a
previous meeting, with regard to proposal for preparation of construction bid
documents for the Cove Shopping Center parking lot improvements. The recent
proposals were extraordinarily high and this is an attempt to secure lower
proposals.

Gerald Ferguson, Director of Planning and Growth
Management/Building Department, stated that this is a request for authorization
to seek a proposal from one of the firms that are already qualified with the
CRA. He said that the Board?s previous direction was to seek other proposals;
however, it was recalled that they had previously underwent the qualification
process and had entered into professional service agreements with McMahon &
Associates, Rose Consulting, and EAC. He asked that authorization be given to
request a proposal from Keith & Associates, one of the engineering
subcontractors under McMahon & Associates. McMahon & Associates are
traffic engineers and would not be suitable for this type of operation.

Andrew Maurodis, CRA Attorney, concurred that he has
reviewed the documents and stated that a motion is needed to direct staff to
have the work order prepared for approval.

MOTION was made by Mr. Gonot and seconded by Mr. Popelsky directing staff to
proceed with a work order from Keith & Associates.